Linnie Noblin Kernodle

Published 9:00 am Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Linnie Noblin Kernodle, 96 of Hampden-Sydney, passed away peacefully at home on Sept. 2, after a long and fulfilling life. She was born on Nov. 18, 1927 to James Corbett Noblin and Mary Roller Noblin in Farmville. She attended Farmville High School and Longwood Teachers College.

Linnie married Sidney Warren Kernodle on Nov. 26, 1949. She was a very active member of Farmville Methodist Church, a member of the United Methodist Women and too many other positions to name. She was very involved in the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and was extremely active for decades with the Girls State program. She also chaired the “Poppy Day” sales for Veterans Day for many years.

Her greatest asset was her love for her family. She was never too busy or tired to spend time with her grandchildren and loved them with all of her heart. She set the standard for being a devoted wife and mother. Cooking a big meal for all of her family was one of her favorite things to do. Her skills in the kitchen were unmatched. She also loved playing bridge and was quite the opponent.

Linnie is preceded in death by her brothers, Carey Noblin, Julian Noblin and Ray Noblin; one sister, Emma Woodson, and youngest son, Sidney Kernodle Jr.

She is survived by her husband, Warren Kernodle, that she was 3 months shy of being married to for 75 years; one son, Carl Lee Kernodle and wife, Norma; daughter-in-law, Patti Kernodle; granddaughters, Julie Adams (John), Courtney Stephens (Ray), Christy Farley (Shay), Lydia Ortlieb (Steven); great grandchildren, Taylor Adams, Christian Adams, Max Tharpe, Brandt Farley, Layla Ortlieb and Owen Ortlieb; and one sister-in-law, Betty Noblin.

Special thanks to her caregivers, Tammy Miller, Bernice Webb, Roberta Carter, Bessie Williams, Hazel Hill and Stacy Hughes, who loved her and always put her care above all else.

Services will be announced at a later time.